Bush Model EBS44 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ekcobeach · 3rd Sep 2009, 9:17 pm

Hi All, I recently bought a Bush Export model EBS44. Sadly the cabinet suffered badly at the hands of the delivery company. I'm wondering, is there a UK version of this, ie: similar dimensions? If so I could keep an eye out for one and graft it into a new cabinet. The scale on this is rather wide so despite seeing many similar styled Bush models i'm unsure as to whether there is a close equivalent. It would be a simple enough job to swap over the chassis and grille. Perhaps someone will recognise it as looking like theirs. Thanks, Colin.

Robert Darwent · 4th Sep 2009, 2:35 am

Hi Colin,

Your set could be the export version of the 1953 Bush AC34/DAC34 (Trader Sheet No.1147). Unable to compare the dimensions, but visually the only differences appear to be the dial legend and the inclusion of the magic eye. I think the wooden case used might be common to both sets?

Regards

Robert Darwent · 4th Sep 2009, 2:47 am

Just checked the two sets here;

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bush_ebs44.html
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bush_ac34ac_3.html

and according to the dimensions listed, whilst appearing very similar the EBS44 has a physically larger case than the AC34. Sorry!

Regards

JoshWard · 4th Sep 2009, 7:29 pm

Vhf54/55?

EDIT: Nope again too small, sorry.

Robert Darwent · 8th Sep 2009, 1:22 am

Hello Colin,

I've recently spoke to Mike Izycky, whom I'm sure you are aware is the final word on all things Bush and has the website; www.bushradio.co.uk

He states that the EBS44 was uniquely an export set and has no domestic equivalent sharing the same sized cabinet. So unfortunately you're only going to find a replacement from another EBS44.

Regards

ekcobeach · 8th Sep 2009, 2:14 pm

Thanks Robert, I'll just have to repair this one then. Regards, Colin.

Synchrodyne · 10th Oct 2009, 4:03 am

The Bush EBS.44 looks as if it has electrical bandspread for some of the shortwave bands. Not so surprising, perhaps, for an export model of the period, but if so, a change of direction for Bush who in its earlier (I think) EBS.24/EU.24 model had opted for a mechanical/optical bandspread system that it named “Teleflic”. It worked reasonably well and the distinctive Teleflic dial was often a subject of conversation.

Cheers,

chipp1968 · 10th Oct 2009, 10:38 am

what is the damage to the cabinet?

3rd Sep 2009, 9:17 pm	#1
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Bush Model EBS44 Hi All, I recently bought a Bush Export model EBS44. Sadly the cabinet suffered badly at the hands of the delivery company. I'm wondering, is there a UK version of this, ie: similar dimensions? If so I could keep an eye out for one and graft it into a new cabinet. The scale on this is rather wide so despite seeing many similar styled Bush models i'm unsure as to whether there is a close equivalent. It would be a simple enough job to swap over the chassis and grille. Perhaps someone will recognise it as looking like theirs. Thanks, Colin. Attached Thumbnails

4th Sep 2009, 2:35 am	#2
Robert Darwent Heptode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 990	Re: Bush Model EBS44 Hi Colin, Your set could be the export version of the 1953 Bush AC34/DAC34 (Trader Sheet No.1147). Unable to compare the dimensions, but visually the only differences appear to be the dial legend and the inclusion of the magic eye. I think the wooden case used might be common to both sets? Regards __________________ Robert G0UHF www.wavesintheair.co.uk

4th Sep 2009, 2:47 am	#3
Robert Darwent Heptode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 990	Re: Bush Model EBS44 Just checked the two sets here; http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bush_ebs44.html http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bush_ac34ac_3.html and according to the dimensions listed, whilst appearing very similar the EBS44 has a physically larger case than the AC34. Sorry! Regards __________________ Robert G0UHF www.wavesintheair.co.uk

4th Sep 2009, 7:29 pm	#4
JoshWard Octode Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 1,962	Re: Bush Model EBS44 Vhf54/55? EDIT: Nope again too small, sorry.

8th Sep 2009, 1:22 am	#5
Robert Darwent Heptode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 990	Re: Bush Model EBS44 Hello Colin, I've recently spoke to Mike Izycky, whom I'm sure you are aware is the final word on all things Bush and has the website; www.bushradio.co.uk He states that the EBS44 was uniquely an export set and has no domestic equivalent sharing the same sized cabinet. So unfortunately you're only going to find a replacement from another EBS44. Regards __________________ Robert G0UHF www.wavesintheair.co.uk

8th Sep 2009, 2:14 pm	#6
ekcobeach Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 230	Re: Bush Model EBS44 Thanks Robert, I'll just have to repair this one then. Regards, Colin.

10th Oct 2009, 4:03 am	#7
Synchrodyne Nonode Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Posts: 2,944	Re: Bush Model EBS44 The Bush EBS.44 looks as if it has electrical bandspread for some of the shortwave bands. Not so surprising, perhaps, for an export model of the period, but if so, a change of direction for Bush who in its earlier (I think) EBS.24/EU.24 model had opted for a mechanical/optical bandspread system that it named “Teleflic”. It worked reasonably well and the distinctive Teleflic dial was often a subject of conversation. Cheers,

10th Oct 2009, 10:38 am	#8
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Bush Model EBS44 what is the damage to the cabinet?